Celebrating Black History Month in Amherstburg

February is Black History month, a dedicated time to participate in honouring the legacies and accomplishments of Black individuals and their respective communities. To acknowledge this month, Amherstburg Freedom Museum has partnered with River Bookshop to put on programming in Amherstburg.

Freedom Museum

FEBRUARY 22: Voices & Verses

Join a special afternoon of literature, art, and community as The River Bookshop and the Amherstburg Freedom Museum partner to celebrate Black History Month in a creative space surrounded by the works of members of the Artists of Colour. The River Bookshop will be on-site to sell books, and those interested in participating in the River Bookshop’s book club for February can purchase Code Noir at a discounted rate.

DATE: Sunday, February 22
TIME: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
LOCATION: Amherstburg Freedom Museum (2nd Floor), 277 King St.

Follow along with what else is happening throughout our region this Black History Month at: amherstburgfreedom.org/bhm